Hari Raya prison visits allowed except in MCO, EMCO areas

 

Family members may begin booking appointments to visit prison inmates from today until May 10. (Gambar Reuters)

KUALA LUMPUR: The families of prison inmates are allowed to visit them in conjunction with Hari Raya celebrations from May 15 to 19, subject to conditions.

This permission is only applicable to immediate family members, and only those living in the same state can visit.

The Prisons Department, in a statement today, said this permission, however, does not apply to prisons located in zones or districts that are placed under movement control order (MCO) and enhanced movement control order (EMCO).

“An inmate is only allowed to receive a one-time visit from family members, and visitors have to make an appointment with the prison first.

“Appointments can be made starting today until May 10. There are three booking methods, namely, the i-Visit system on the website at www.prison.gov.my, by calling the institution, or by sending e-mail or letter to the institution,” the statement read.

The institution will set the date and time of the meeting after the booking is made, with a maximum meeting time of 30 minutes, depending on the situation of the prison involved.

Family members permitted by the prison are allowed, while children aged 12 and below are not allowed. Senior citizens are discouraged.

“Visitors are required to adhere to the SOPs set during the meeting,” it said.

For more information, members of the public can browse the Prisons Department website at www.prison.gov.my. - FMT